Wednesdays Off

What does it really take to build resilience—not just in business, but in life? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Rachid Zahidi, CEO, author, and host of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, to explore the journey from humble beginnings in rural Morocco to entrepreneurial success in the U.S. Rachid shares candid stories about overcoming setbacks, the real mean...

Ever wondered what it really takes to break free from the corporate grind and build a creative business on your own terms? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Travis Boyco, the Ottawa-based founder of Travis Boyco Creative, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship in the digital design world. Travis shares candid insights about leaving a stable job for the unc...

What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and let vulnerability lead the way? In this episode, fitness strategist Michael Budensiek opens up about how embracing risk and self-improvement has shaped his journey—from his unconventional upbringing to his evolving role as a father. Discover Michael’s unique coaching philosophy and hear firsthand how openness and exposure can spark real tran...

Ever wondered how one person can juggle entrepreneurship, motherhood to triplets, and a passion for healing spaces—all while staying grounded and joyful? In this episode, Supna Doshi shares her remarkable journey from HR consultant to founder of Swanee Gables, a nature-based retreat on the Suwannee River, and Alinea, a video production company amplifying meaningful voices. Supna opens up about fin...

Sometimes the problem is not that you do not know what to do.  It is that your nervous system is still trying to protect you in ways your mind cannot simply think its way out of. In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Dr. Julie Lopez explains why trauma often lives in the body, why talk therapy is not always enough on its own, and how tools like EMDR, brain spotting, and neural feedback can help creat...

What if giftedness is not simply about high intelligence, but about a different way of processing emotion, information, and experience? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Meredith Pizzi — founder of Roman Music Therapy Services and co-founder of Raising Harmony — to talk about giftedness, music therapy, leadership, parenting, and the overlooked power of music in human develo...

Ever wondered how living abroad could revolutionize your business and personal growth? In this episode, global expat tax advisor Vincenzo Villamena, founder of Online Taxman, reveals insider strategies for entrepreneurs and Americans overseas—from mastering proactive tax planning to navigating complex international compliance. Discover how embracing life in a new country can spark unexpected oppor...

What if intuition is not just a vague feeling, but a real resource for better decisions? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Elizabeth Rea, an entrepreneur and psychic detective who has worked with law enforcement, founders, investors, and leaders navigating high-stakes choices. Elizabeth shares how her near-death experience shaped her abilities, how she first began helping f...

How do you know when you have found your purpose, and what happens when you stop assuming that more is always better? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Ab DeWeese to talk about purpose, entrepreneurship, contentment, inversion, working your way out of a job, AI, community, and the inner patterns that shape how founders live and lead. Ab shares how he eventually named his pu...

What actually makes a business more valuable at exit, and what happens after the sale when the founder no longer has the same pressure, team, or identity? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Clayton Turner to talk about entrepreneurship, digital marketing, team building, founder-independent systems, AI implementation, private equity, and the emotional reality of life after an...

What do people regret once they have enough money, enough success, and enough distance from the grind to look back honestly? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Brennan Decima to talk about quality over quantity, intentional living, family, adventure, retirement, and financial confidence. Brennan shares lessons from working with high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs, i...

What happens when an entrepreneur reconnects with a creative gift that was buried for years? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros talks with Francisco Prado about art, entrepreneurship, family business, women empowerment, business exits, hiring, ownership, and the lessons that came from crisis. Francisco shares how painting became a meaningful part of his life during the pandemic, how creati...

In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Joel Gandara for a conversation about entrepreneurship, brotherhood, simplicity, and resilience shaped by immigration, hardship, and the discipline of taking action. The episode moves through the lived reality behind entrepreneurship, personal growth, resilience, relationships, business success, connecting big ideas to practical...

In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Doug Polster for a conversation about overcoming ego, asking for help earlier, and using reflection, partnership, and emotional awareness to build healthier entrepreneurial performance. The episode moves through the lived reality behind ego, asking for help, entrepreneurship, partnership, accountability, connecting big ideas to...

In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Roddy Carter for a conversation about personal growth through understanding survival biology, distinguishing the true self from fear-based patterns, and moving from intensity and anxiety toward awareness, calm, and emotional freedom. The episode moves through the lived reality behind coaching, personal growth, performance sc...

What happens when the version of you that built one season of life no longer fits the next? In this episode of Wednesdays Off, Stavros sits down with Estefany Marte to talk about transitions, identity, entrepreneurship, family, and the small meaningful steps that help people move through seasons of uncertainty. Estefany shares what happened after the exit of her business, why success can still lea...

In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Dr. Carlos Garcia, a clinical psychologist and leadership coach who works closely with entrepreneurs and organizations. Dr. Garcia shares insights from his professional work and personal experiences, including his journey from the United States Marine Corps to working as a firefighter, paramedic, and eventually becoming a psycho...

Welcome to Wednesdays Off, the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel. Are you an entrepreneur or leader who feels trapped in the grind, building a business that consumes your life instead of serving it?  You started for freedom, but the routine took over. In this trailer, founder Stavros Michailidis introduces the ritual that inspired the show: taking Wednesdays off to create space for what truly mat...